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sting

verb

/stɪŋ/

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

pierce, prick, bite, hurt

soothe, heal, comfort, relieve

bee sting, wasp sting, sting painfully, sting sharply, nettle sting

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

to strike someone or something with force

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work